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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.28, 33,554.11 and 13,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.28, 33,554.11 and 13,707.11 is: 18,915.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.28 : 33,554.11 = 13,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.28/33,554.11 = 13,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.28x = 33,554.11 × 13,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.28x = 459,929,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,929,876.72/24,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.26

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